Late Friday night on Twitter, police said the officer was killed in a motor vehicle collision on the Perimeter Highway.

The RCMP tweeted its thoughts were with his family during this difficult time and more information will be released Saturday.

We are deeply saddened to announce that one of our officers died in a motor vehicle collision on the Perimeter Highway this afternoon while on duty. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. More details will be provided tomorrow. #rcmpmbpic.twitter.com/TMU4TSVt2r

Other people, including Premier Brian Pallister, also tweeted their condolences.

"My deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow RCMP members on the tragic passing of a Manitoba officer. On behalf of all Manitobans, thank you for your dedication and serviceMy deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow RCMP members on the tragic passing of a Manitoba officer. On behalf of all Manitobans, thank you for your dedication and service," tweeted Premier Brian Pallister.

@marcotwentysix tweeted, "He was part of my hockey family. He enjoyed playing the game and he was an honest player and a good person. His smile in the dressing room will be with me always."

"So very saddened for my colleagues with the @rcmpmb from all of us at @BrandonPolice our most sincere condolences," tweeted Chief Wayne Balcaen of the Brandon Police Service.

RCMP are expected to release more details this afternoon.

CTV News will be following this story closely and will bring you details as they become available.